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satrap

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6 lettersPronunciation /ˈseɪtɹæp/Part of speech nounSorted aaprstStarts with SEnds with P0 clues
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Definitions

  1. a governor of a province in ancient Persia

Word origin

From Middle English satrape, from Latin satrapēs (“governor”), from Ancient Greek σατράπης (satrápēs), from Old Median *xšaθrapāvan (literally “kingdom-protector”), which is cognate with Old Persian 𐎧𐏁𐏂𐎱𐎠𐎺𐎠 (xšaçapāvā); see there for more.

Used in a sentence

  • Eunuchs were chiefly employed in the harems of the king, and his satraps.
  • Hey, sir? Sir, excuse me?” The blonde was calling out to him, in imperious tones that insisted on a reply. Her satraps became watchful, like a Praetorian guard.
  • Backed by an expansive and brutal security system, Mr. Lukashenko shows no sign of losing his grip at home, if at the cost of becoming Mr. Putin’s enfeebled satrap.

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